Felicity Aston: Diary of a solo Antarctic crossing

Updated 1919 GMT (0219 HKT) October 4, 2012

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Felicity Aston, skiing solo across Antarctica – British explorer Felicity Aston is the first woman in the world to have skied solo across Antartica. She sent tweets throughout her 59-day journey. On day one she tweeted simply: "Alone."

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Felicity Aston, skiing solo across Antarctica – Day eight, Aston tweeted: "Tried to do some laundry in the tent this evening. Didn't go well. I now have frozen knickers."

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Felicity Aston, skiing solo across Antarctica – Day 13, Aston tweeted: "All three of the lighters I have for the stove have stopped working this evening. Luckily I have matches - but only 45."

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Felicity Aston, skiing solo across Antarctica – Day 16, Aston tweeted: "Yesterday was the first day I didn't burst into tears at any point. Must mean I'm getting used to this finally?"

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Felicity Aston, skiing solo across Antarctica – Day 35, Aston tweeted: "Clouds are gathering on the horizon. I've shouted at them to go away but it doesn't look promising."

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Felicity Aston, skiing solo across Antarctica – Day 41, Aston tweeted: "Great (mileage) today but paying for it now; knees are throbbing, cramp in thigh and it hurts to stretch my legs out."